Planning appeal decision
13 Moss Hall Road, Bury, BL9 7JJ
Planning appeal 3323455 at 13 Moss Hall Road, Bury, BL9 7JJ (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
Two storey side extension, including addition of front porch and canopy, alterations to fenestration and creation of two parking spaces after demolition of existing garage
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- BL9 7JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The presence of other rendered properties in the area and the absence of demonstrated harm to character and appearance meant that rendering the property would be acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P3Policy DM1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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